Is Your Home Plumbing Wasting Water and Money?

Conserving water should be a top priority for everyone. Not only does water cost you money to use in your home, it is vital to our planet’s environmental health. Did you know that 95% of water used in the U.S.in homes goes right down the drain? You can make small changes in your home to reduce water waste and save this precious resource. Here are some home plumbing water saving tips:

  • Use water efficient appliances and fixtures. Water efficient faucets, showerheads, washers and other plumbing options can save thousands of gallons per year. Just changing one faucet to a water efficient model can save 1,000 gallons a year.
  • Fix water leaks. A small plumbing drip or leak can waste a large amount of water and cause damage to your home. The average family wastes 10,000 gallons of water per year due to leaks. Whether it is a dripping faucet or a leaking pipe, get your plumbing issues fixed as soon as possible to reduce water waste. Your local plumber can fix those leaks in no time.
  • Change your toilet. The biggest saver of water in a home is a water-efficient toilet. One low-flush toilet can save 24,000 gallons of water a year in your home. That alone can save you up to 18% off your water bill if you are on a city water system. Talk to your local plumber about installing a water-efficient toilet in your home.

Implementing these small, yet effective, changes in your home’s plumbing can save you plenty of money off your water bill and conserve water we need for the future.

Posted on behalf of:
Seagraves Plumbing Sewer & Septic
4980 Plant Atkinson Rd SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
(494) 792-2221

Green Plumbing

Over the past few years there has been an increasing interest in the environment and especially “green building” practices, which result in homes with less impact on the environment.   One area of particular interest is the conservation of clean water, which is in limited supplies in certain areas.  As a result of building science and technology, new plumbing fixtures have been developed that greatly reduce the amount of water used, while still retaining their functionality.  These fixtures are suitable for use on new homes and can be easily retrofitted to existing homes as well.

Studies have shown that the two major users of water in the home are the toilet and the shower.  A WaterSense toilet is capable of saving up to 4,000 gallons of water per year, as it uses less than 2 gallons of water per flush.  In addition to saving water, the homeowner also is saving approximately $90.00 per year in their water bill.  Showers are another big user of water and WaterSense shower heads use less than 2 gallons of water per minute, which is significantly less than the 2.5 gallons per minute for traditional shower heads.  Best yet, the performance of the WaterSense toilet and showerhead is the same!

While not saving water, tank-less water heaters save a tremendous amount of energy, as the heater provides instant hot water, eliminating the need for a storage tank.  As a result there is no cycling on and off the heater to maintain the water being stored in the tank, thus saving energy and money.  In many ways “green plumbing” means both saving the environment, while saving money at the same time!

Posted on behalf of:
Seagraves Plumbing Sewer & Septic
4980 Plant Atkinson Rd SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
(494) 792-2221